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Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

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Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential. Digital Twin and Industry 4.0

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DOE awarding $22 million for algal fuel and biomass feedstock supply chain projects

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million goes to four projects intended to boost the productivity of sustainable algae, while cutting capital and operating costs of commercial-scale production. Based in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Bioenergy will develop a cost-effective photosynthetic open pond system to produce algal oil. California Polytechnic State University ($1.5

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DOE to award up to $8M to three algae-based biofuels projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected three projects to receive up to $8 million, aimed at reducing the costs of producing algal biofuels and bioproducts. In partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, University of California at San Diego – Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the J. Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. developing nations, agreed upon last year in Cancun, Mexico. The package includes the Green Climate Fund; an Adaptation Committee designed to improve. as possible, but not later than 2015. Green Climate Fund.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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35 new businesses, non-profits, universities, and utilities signing on to DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge and committing to provide electric vehicle charging access for their workforce. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors.

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Departments of Energy and Interior award nearly $17M for advanced hydropower technologies

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Energy cost reductions demonstrated at this site could be replicated at other Bureau of Reclamation sites. Earth by Design. This project will develop and test a new low-head modular hydropower technology in a canal in Oregon's North Unit Irrigation District to produce cost-competitive electricity. New Mexico State University.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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He has a 34-year career as a journalist, advertiser, marketer, publicist, event planner, teacher, and fundraiser for-profit and not-for-profit organizations including Motorola, Business Marketing Association, and Michigan State University. He has served on boards, consulted with associations, and written business plans.